Journal article
Nankeen Kestrel preys upon Western Bearded Dragon
Australian Field Ornithology, Vol.32(4), pp.187-189
2015
Abstract
A Nankeen Kestrel Falco cenchroides was observed eating an apparently freshly killed Western Bearded Dragon Pogona minor at a beach in south-Western Australia. The Kestrel twice flew low over the landscape for 25 m, carrying the slain dragon. The mass of the dragon (43 g) was calculated as 26% of the Kestrel's mass (164 g). Kestrels taking, and carrying, lizard prey of this size may be uncommon.
Details
- Title
- Nankeen Kestrel preys upon Western Bearded Dragon
- Authors/Creators
- G.R. Fulton (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Field Ornithology, Vol.32(4), pp.187-189
- Publisher
- Bird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)
- Identifiers
- 991005544002107891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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